The seven-team CPL 2026 will begin on August 7. Antigua & Barbuda FalconsKusal Perera is expected to be available for the entirety of CPL 2026. St Kitts & Nevis PatriotsLPL and interantional commitments will keep Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga away from the first game and the playoffs of CPL 2026. However, Afghanistan left-arm wrist-spinner Waqar Salamkheil will be available to SKNP for the entirety of CPL 2026. Trinbago Knight RidersTKR will have more overseas stars available for the full season than any other franchise at CPL 2026.